"Don't say that!" Odin shook his head. "Miklantikutli would have learned of the 'path.' When we decided on the plan, we had already considered that possibility."
"Now that it has happened, how can it be called letting us down? You've already done very well. Even if the 'Vault' has been discovered, it won't be so easy for Miklantikutli to invade it!"
A trace of dejection appeared between Xutikutli's brows. "Even if invading the 'Vault' costs Miklantikutli a great deal of effort, what about the 'path'?"
He clenched his fists tightly. "We hadn't even managed to complete the 'path' before Miklantikutli already learned about it."
"Miklantikutli made himself very clear..." He turned to the figure reporting to Odin, his gaze settling on the string of Runes in the other's palm.
"He is provoking us... He believes that everything we have done so far is foolish and worthless. A 'path' that can be so easily invaded is the best proof."
"If we have only the 'Vault' but lack the 'path,' what will become of our 'Gnosis'..." His expression darkened. "I don't think anyone can guarantee it."
"Xutikutli, your thoughts are not wrong!" Odin nodded lightly, a hint of worry surfacing between his brows. "This is indeed a matter we need to consider."
The other figures behind him wore similar expressions.
They each displayed different thoughts, all pondering how to resolve the issue of the "path" and guard against Miklantikutli's invasion.
Just as the figures were racking their brains, Vizet voiced his own question. "Odin, is the 'Vault' you speak of a place that can store thoughts?"
"Yes!" Odin confirmed. "We expended tremendous effort to create a 'Vault.'"
"According to our expectations, this 'Vault,' which is currently empty, will one day be filled with the finest ideas."
"In the future, your idea has